The Bull: My Story - Brossura

Hayes, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1471114287 ISBN 13: 9781471114281

Casa editrice: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

John 'The Bull' Hayes is an Irish rugby legend. Keith Wood calls him a 'rugby giant', Donncha O'Callaghan calls him 'the heart and soul of the team', but Hayes is adored as much for his down-to-earth personality and background as his legendary status on the pitch. The phenomenon that is The Bull grew up in GAA farming heartland and was a late recruit to the game, only picking up a rugby ball at the age of 18. His determination on the pitch and passion for the shirt comes through in many a tale of graft and glory in the front row. Hayes relates his story of over 100 caps for his country, including four Triple Crowns and a glorious Grand Slam in 2009. Two Heineken Cup-winning campaigns gild an incredible career of over 200 games for Munster. This is the story of a giant of a man, and a rugby legend who is of the people.

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L'autore:

John Hayes joined Bruff Rugby Club at the age of 18 and after learning his trade as a prop at Shannon and Munster, made his first international appearance in February 2000 against Scotland.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

For the skinny fella from Cappamore, who didn't take up rugby until he was almost nineteen years old, playing for Ireland was always going to be a bit of a stretch. But, thanks to a fierce determination, skill and his great love for the sport, John Hayes rose to the top of the rugby world.
After a two-year spell in New Zealand, the Bull moved into the thick of the action, where the struggle was at its most intense, helping Munster and Ireland to a golden period of success. Now, for the first time, he reveals the astonishing story of the hard work and the sacrifice that were necessary to secure two Heineken Cups, four Triple Crowns and the historic Grand Slam in 2009, Ireland's first in 61 years.
Having retired from rugby in 2011 as the most capped Irish forward of all time, Hayes looks back on his career and takes the reader behind the scenes. The Bull is the definitive account of modern Irish rugby, an essential read for any fan of the sport.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1471114287
• ISBN 13: 9781471114281
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 288